If a population of allopolyploids were to evolve in an area, what are possible outcomes for this new

species? What will be an ideal response?


Concepts to Consider: The new species may not be able to compete with the original parental
populations; it may coexist with the parental populations; it may displace one or both of the original
populations

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Examination of the rhodopsin gene family provides evidence for gene evolution by

A) duplication and divergence. B) accumulation of random mutations. C) convergent evolution. D) spontaneous generation.

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If your original DNA strand is ACTTTCCGA, what would the messenger RNA strand look like?

1.TGAAAGGCT 2.TCGGAAAGT 3.UGAAAGGCU 4.AGCCUUUCA

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How long does it take for the daughter cells from one round of replication to replicate themselves?

a. 20 minutes b. No time is required -- they are ready to divide immediately after DNA replication and separation of the daughter cells is complete if conditions are right. c. After the cells have matured fully. d. No time is needed -- the daughter cells cannot replicate further.

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What problem might result from damage to the epiglottis?

A) A person would no longer be able to swallow. B) Food would be able to enter the respiratory passageway. C) A person would no longer be able to taste food. D) Food would not be digested properly.

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